- The deal to bring Batista back to WWE had reportedly been in the works since September and was signed off on in or around October.

- The rumored Ryback vs. Goldberg match at WrestleMania XXX is said to be close to dead because both sides are still far apart on money but it's not being completely ruled out just yet.

- We noted on Wednesday that Titus O'Neil tweeted about he received some good WWE Network news, teasing that he may have a bigger role on the Network. Darren Young tweeted the following and it appears "PTP TV" will be on the Network:

"The #PrimeTimePlayers received some fantastic news 2Day about the @WWENETWORK launch in 40 Days! #MillionsOfDollars #DailyDoseofPTPTV?"

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